Exercise Device

ABSTRACT

An improvement upon exercise devices embodying straps, ropes or similar construction is disclosed. The exercise device embodies a strap or rope or similar construction, wherein a middle member is provided to provide support to a plurality of loops on at least one face/side of the strap member. The loops are provided for the support of a human&#39;s hand during a physical exercise activity, whereby the middle member is affixed to a support surface such as a wall, beam or bar to support a human performing an exercise activity, such as climbing or pulling. The middle member may be elastic or non-elastic.

FIELD OF INVENTION

In general, the present invention relates to exercise devices, and morespecifically, to an improvement upon exercise devices embodying straps,ropes or similar construction, wherein a middle member is provided toprovide support to a plurality of loops on at least one face/side ofsaid middle member.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

U.S. Pat. No. 8,747,284B2: Weight lifting strap which is looped aroundthe wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar orthe like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facingthe bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven materialwith rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,490,634B2: A stretchable strap includes a sidecontaining regions woven with frictionally enhancing material. Warpthreads of both frictionally enhancing and non-frictionally enhancingmaterial are woven to form a two-layer strap. Internal elastomericthreads provide a connection between the two layers as well as allow thestrap to stretch. A method of making the strap is also provided whereinall elements are simultaneously woven on a loom.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,998,780B2: The disclosed fitness equipment allows a userto target different muscle groups using tri-planar coordination ofmovement, which was previously difficult (if not impossible) to achieveusing conventional suspension training equipment. This is done byproviding a resistance between suspension training straps, namely, bymechanically coupling an elastic band between the suspension trainingstraps.

U.S. Pat. No. 7,909,748B2: An exercise apparatus may include a swiveland one or more elongated members, such as ropes or cords, suspendedfrom the swivel with a support, such as a bar, for the user suspendedbetween either ends of a single elongated member, or between twoelongated members. The height of the support can be adjusted by placingends of the support bar in loops formed along the elongated member. Handholds and foot holds may also be mounted on the loops. In addition, thesupport may be prevented from rotating along its longitudinal axis.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,083,653B2: An exercise device having a door anchor isdescribed. The anchor is fixed to a pair of elongated members eachhaving a grip. The anchor stands off from the door by 1 to 18 inchesbefore attaching to the elongated members. In one embodiment, theexercise device is sewn together. In another embodiment, a ring holdsthe various components together.

U.S. Pat. No. 8,197,392B2: An exercise strap comprises an upper strapand a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lowerstrap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced ondifferent locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached toboth the upper strap and the lower strap allows for the overall lengthof the exercise strap to be adjusted. A strap attachment member attachedto the upper strap connects the exercise strap to a suitable mountingmechanism.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are endless excuses for not exercising: time, space and moneybeing the most common barriers people point to. But you don't needaccess to a gym facility, expensive equipment or a lot of time or spaceto get in an effective full-body workout.

Some of the favorite low-cost products to utilize for in-house glute,leg and arm workouts are exercise straps and ropes. Such devices aresuper easy to pack and whip out in a small space (like a hotel room or astudio apartment). Exercise straps and ropes are a great workout toolnot only because they're super affordable, transportable and versatile,but because they can help target larger muscles as well as smallerstabilizing muscles. Plus, research shows that engaging in such trainingactivities improves balance, gait function and flexibility and mayinduce greater neuromuscular fatigue than exercises with isometriccontractions. For example, an elastic resistance band workout is usefulfor workout newbies and workout buffs alike.

Overly, an exercise strap is a simple and convenient way to exercise athome, suspension training works by challenging the body in conditions ofinstability to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and more. Withaccess to a door, beam, tree, or some kind of strong support, anyone canuse the equipment to work all the muscle groups.

In this disclosure is a novel exercise device construction to improveupon this useful exercise equipment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following summary is an explanation of some of the general inventivesteps for the exercise device, method and other elements in thedescription. This summary is not an extensive overview of the inventionand does not intend to limit the scope beyond what is described andclaimed as a summary.

An improvement upon exercise devices embodying straps, ropes or similarconstruction is disclosed. The exercise device embodies a strap or ropeor similar construction, wherein a middle member is provided to providesupport to a plurality of loops on at least one face/side of the middlestrap member. The loops are provided for the support of a human's handduring a physical exercise activity, whereby the middle member isaffixed to a support surface such as a wall, beam or bar to support ahuman performing an exercise activity, such as climbing or pulling. Themiddle member may be elastic or non-elastic.

According to an exemplary embodiment, an exercise device comprised of:

-   -   a middle support member adapted capable of being attached to a        support surface such as a wall or any such fixed surface, and;    -   a plurality of loops attached to said middle support member,        wherein said loops are adapted with holding gaps to receive a        human hand or an attachment to it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 of the diagrams is a perspective view of the exercise deviceaccording to the current invention.

FIG. 2 of the diagrams is a front elevation view of the exercise deviceaccording to the current invention.

FIG. 3 of the diagrams demonstrates a side elevation view of theexercise device according to the current invention.

FIG. 4 of the diagrams is a top view of the exercise device according tothe current invention.

FIG. 5 of the diagrams demonstrates the current exercise device whilebeing used by a human.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the first embodiment according to FIG. 1 of the diagrams, it isillustrated a perspective view of the exercise device according to thecurrent invention. The exercise device has a top end 3, capable of beingattached to a support surface such as a wall, a pole, bar or any suchfixed surface. It also has a middle support member 1, on which aplurality of loops 2 are attached and adapted capable of receiving ahuman hand or an attachment to it during an exercise activity. Thedevice also has a bottom end 4 at the end of said middle support member1.

Depending on the nature of the exercise, the device may be used during aclimbing exercise, for lifting weights or pulling against heavy objects.

In a preferred embodiment, the middle support member 1 embodies a strapwith a wide face and thin width to enable the attachment of the loops toeither faces of the strap. The material making up the strap may beelastic, non-elastic, fabric, nonfabric, nylon or any such flexiblematerial. However, in other embodiments, the middle support member 1embodies a rope with approximately symmetrical dimensions or uniformcross-section.

In a second embodiment according to FIG. 2 of the diagrams is a frontelevation view of the exercise device according to the currentinvention. Illustrated on the diagram is a top end 3, a middle supportmember 1, a holding gap 5 and a loop attachment mechanism 6. The holdinggap 5 is adapted capable of receiving a human hand during an exercise,such as climbing or pulling, wherein the top end 3 is attached to afixed surface such as a wall. On the other hand, the preferredattachment mechanism comprises of stitches that attach the loop to themiddle support member 1. However, the attachment mechanism may alsocomprise of a velcro, buttons or welding the loop onto said middlesupport member.

In a further embodiment according to FIG. 3 of the diagrams, it isdemonstrated a side elevation view of the exercise device according tothe current invention. Illustrated on the diagram is a middle supportmember 1, on which a plurality of loops 2 are attached and adapted withholding gap 5 capable of receiving a human hand or an attachment to itduring an exercise activity.

In yet another embodiment according to FIG. 4 of the diagrams is a topview of the exercise device according to the current invention. The topview shows a vertically suspended exercise device. Illustrated on thediagram is a middle support member 1, on which a plurality of loops 2are attached.

In a final embodiment according to FIG. 5 of the diagrams demonstratesthe current exercise device while being used by a human. It is shown onthe diagram a middle support member 1, on which a loop 2 is attachedusing a suitable attachment mechanism. The holding gap 5 adapted on saidloop is capable of receiving a human hand 10 during an exerciseactivity. The middle support member supports the human during anexercise activity. During such an activity, the human hand or anattachment to it would cause a load on the loop receiving said humanhand or attachment to it, wherein the load is translated to the middlesupport member 1 and to a fixed surface such as but not limited to awall, an exercise bar or any such fixed surface.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION

The current invention is applicable in the construction of exercisedevices.

What is claimed is:
 1. An exercise device comprising of: a middlesupport member adapted capable of being attached to a support surfacesuch as a wall or any such fixed surface, and; a plurality of loopsattached to said middle support member, wherein said loops are adaptedwith holding gaps to receive a human hand or an attachment to it.
 2. Theexercise device of claim 1, wherein the middle support member iselastic.
 3. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the middle supportmember is inelastic.
 4. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein themiddle support member is made of fabric.
 5. The exercise device of claim1, wherein the middle support member is made of nylon.
 6. The exercisedevice of claim 1, wherein the middle support member has a top andbottom end.
 7. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the middlesupport member embodies a strap.
 8. The exercise device of claim 1,wherein the middle support member embodies a rope.
 9. The exercisedevice of claim 1, wherein the loops are removably attached using asuitable attachment mechanism.
 10. The exercise device of claim 1,wherein the loop attachment mechanism comprises of stitches.
 11. Theexercise device of claim 1, wherein the loop attachment mechanismcomprises of velcro.
 12. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein theloop attachment mechanism comprises of buttons.
 13. The exercise deviceof claim 1, wherein the loop attachment mechanism comprises of welding.14. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the loop attachmentmechanism comprises of glue.
 15. A method of providing an exercisedevice, the method comprising of: providing a middle support memberadapted capable of being attached to a support surface such as a wall orany such fixed surface, and; providing a plurality of loops attached tosaid middle support member, wherein said loops are adapted with holdinggaps to receive a human hand or an attachment to a human hand.
 16. Themethod of claim 15, wherein the middle support member embodies a strap.17. The method of claim 15, wherein the middle support member embodies arope.